My research program identifies factors that promote successful prisoner re-entry and reintegration by examining stigma, health, and well-being among individuals with criminal justice and substance abuse histories. Specifically, I focus on: 1) the relationship between stigma, stigma management, and health-related outcomes for individuals transitioning from prison to the community; and 2) program development and evaluation to improve health and well-being for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system. I am particularly interested in using participatory methods to develop university-community partnerships to affect individual, community, and policy change.

Graduate Research and Training Opportunities:

Graduate students have opportunities for grant writing, data collection and analysis, manuscript development, and community-based capacity building, program development, and evaluation.

YES: Accepting new HSP graduate students for Fall 2019.

Undergraduate Research and Training Opportunities:

Undergraduate research opportunities are available. Please email Dr. Hunter for more information.